Best of the City 2025
Global culinary tours with regional culinary stars, a buzzy bus-festooned diner patio, a fly new book about birds of the Delta, a decadent hot chocolate rimmed with a pillow of marshmallow, an NFL Man of the Year who gives as good as he gets, a cheesy pizza slice to scarf in a New York minute—and many, many more. We enthusiastically present our list of the dozens of local people, places and things that have made us balloon with hometown pride this year.
All That Glitters
From shimmery craft cocktails to seasonal small plates, The Hillmont at Remedy Supply Co. embraces Auburn’s rich history while offering modern American eats. This dazzling foothills restaurant just might spark a new Gold Rush.
Out and About in Winter 2025/26
John Legend celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a concert at Thunder Valley, Heart brings their reunion tour to Wheatland, The Lion King returns to the Broadway Sacramento stage for the first time in over a decade, and more. Here are 15 events heating up the capital region this winter.
Sidewalk Stories
Several California cities have cemented a reputation for adorning their sidewalks with clever shadow-themed art. Let’s follow in their footsteps.
Joy Rides
In 2014, shaken by a viral video showing teens harassing and humiliating a boy with autism, two local women turned their anguish into action. Combining their experience in the nonprofit world with their passion for skateboarding, they found a decidedly unconventional way to help children with physical and cognitive challenges—hosting skateboarding clinics, in the hopes of fostering confidence and community. Now beginning its second decade, with the founders passing the torch to their like-minded teammates, SkateMD is once again ramping up its mission to spread kindness and spark joy, one totally gnarly grind at a time.
The Seeds of Change
Soil Born Farms first took root as a mere seedling on a cozy 3-acre plot in Sacramento with a mission that far exceeded its then-humble size—to create a thriving organic farm that would connect food, health, people and the environment. Today, on the eve of its 25th anniversary celebration, Soil Born has grown to become one of California’s largest urban farms. And its ambitious expansion plan to continue feeding our community while educating a new generation of young farmers promises an even more sustainable future for our region and beyond.
Best of the City 2025:
Best Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate
Brewed with Belgian Callebaut chocolate, topped with scratch-made marshmallow fluff and chocolate mousse, then brûléed to perfection, this tasty treat is among the dozens of people, places and things that have added a dollop of delight to this year. Here's one of our picks for Best of the City 2025.
The Happiest Little Place on Earth
A new 300-square-foot speakeasy opens in Old Sacramento that’s a little Enchanted Tiki Room, a little Indiana Jones, and a whole lot of exploratory fun. Adventure is in there.
Chalk It Up returns to midtown for the 35th Year
The 35th annual Chalk It Up art and music festival runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, in midtown's Fremont Park
The Tejano Conjunto Festival returns this weekend
A celebration of blues, jazz, rock, soul and plenty of multiethnic Texas heritage, this music festival returns to downtown on Aug. 31.
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